The Alan Turing Institute is seeking to appoint at least two new Non-Executive Directors and Trustees to enhance our Board. Non-Executive Directors and Trustees support the Institute by providing leadership through setting strategy, good governance, risk management and ensuring the Institute operates within its company responsibilities and charitable objects. The Non-Executive Directors and Trustees will provide guidance, support and constructive challenge to the Institute Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Leadership Team, and will serve as excellent ambassadors, advocates and influencers for the Institute both as a national Institute and on the global stage.
The new Non-Executive Directors and Trustees will share our vision for the UK to become one of the best places in the world to undertake research in data science and AI and for that research to be translated into real-world applications.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have relevant experience of one or more of the following areas:
• Financial management skills with accountancy or similar qualifications.
• Experience in chairing Audit and Risk Committees.
• HR and people management experience at an executive level.
• Experience in chairing Remuneration Committees.
• Experience of being a Deputy Chair of the Board.
In addition to the above it is desirable that candidates have recent non-executive, senior leadership and/or executive level experience in commercial, academic, research and/or government sectors. We are also interested in individuals who have relevant defence, national security, environmental and/or national resilience research experience and/or backgrounds in AI in the private sector.
Non-Executive Directors and Trustees may be appointed by the Board on a three-year term with the option for a further term. These roles are voluntary and unremunerated although reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with internal policies. It is expected that the time commitment for the role will be approximately twenty days per annum.
The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. We value diversity of background, experience, and perspective, and are proud to be an inclusive employer. We warmly encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from groups currently under-represented in our sector. If you feel passionate about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, please apply — we recognise that great candidates may bring strengths beyond the criteria listed.
We are committed to building a diverse community and would like our Board to reflect this. We therefore welcome applications from the broadest spectrum of backgrounds.
The Alan Turing Institute has engaged McLean Partnership to support on these appointments. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Dr Graham Little at McLean Partnership via email at [email protected].
We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please contact us at [email protected] to find out how we can assist you.